June 18, 204. Thanks to the diligence of our engineer and architect, Jesus Torres Rubio, Progecon Ingenieria, a fair price for bringing electrical and water into the land was confirmed. Through the hard work and loyalty of the GDS supporters who believe in the importance of building a Center, the funds were raised! The funds have been paid and the next step is installation. The next HUGE steps will be the raising the funds for the kennels and building but with all of you behind us, we know we will accomplish what the rescued galgos and podencos deserve. We will be a legally approved sanctuary and education center with all the i’s dotted and t’s crossed. The price for preparing the site and building 100 kennels with facility to expand to 300 and a small facility with a vet’s room is 300,000 euros. We will be sending out an email soon with a breakdown of the budget and naming opportunities. We have to do this for the hounds and the viability of Galgos del Sol.

CENTRE NAMING OPPORTUNITIES

Name a PlaqueHonor your pet (or person) with a 9” concreteplaque with gds logo and handcarved gold letters in the name of your choice (15 letters maximum). Plaques will be hung on the GDS education & rescue centre memorial wall. Please leave your dog, pet or person's name in the "leave note for seller" field or email us with the information. $500/420€/£325

Name a Tree! We would also like to name all of the olive trees. When you donate $750/625€/£490, we will dedicate a tree to you! Your name (or that of loved one) will bathe under the sunny rays of the Spanish sun all year round. Fully photographed for you.

Name a Bench!The new center will have outdoor areas to walk, sit and relax. Wouldn’t it be lovely to have someone resting on a bench with your name on it? Yes, for a gift of $1,000 (835 euros/£650) they can rest their bum on your name! Of course a photo of your bench will be sent to you too, so don't forget your e-mail address!

Name a Kennel! The kennels all need names! The signs are anodised aluminium and will withstand heat and rain. Once you send your donation of $5,000/4,165€/£3,262, we will send you the design for approval before ordered. Photo of installed sign will be emailed.

You Name the Exercise Yard!For a donation of $50,000/42,000€/£32,600, the beautiful exercise yard will bear your name. What an honour! You’ll be able to see videos or visit while the galgos romp and play in an area that you made possible. A photo of your plaque will be sent to you as soon as it is up and, of course, you may come and exercise here anytime you are in the area!

You Name the GDS Centre!We will name the shelter after you! Your donation of $100,000/83,500€/£65,000 will ensure that everyone knows how important the galgos are to you, and how you made the facility a reality. Go ahead. Say it now: The (enter name here) Education and Rescue Centre at Galgos del Sol. Has a nice ring to it, don’t you think? Lots of photos will be sent when we open and of course you would be a guest of honour, if you were able to join us. Don't forget your e-mail details so we can contact you quickly!